Alexander Félix
Senior Platform EngineerPROFILE
Senior Platform & Backend Engineer with 19+ years of experience building and operating large-scale cloud platforms in AWS/GCP and Kubernetes. Strong hands-on expertise in Go, Node.js, TypeScript and infrastructure as code (Terraform, AWS CDK). Experienced in leading DevOps and backend teams, driving secure and reliable software delivery from development to production. Passionate about building core platform services that enable secure communication and integration between devices and cloud environments.
CAREER TIMELINE
SKILLS
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EXPERIENCE
Senior DevOps Engineer
2025.11 - PresentIKEA (Ingka Group Digital)
Working with GitHub platform, agentic AI, security management, and artifact management within Ingka Group Digital.
Senior Platform Engineer
2023.03 - PresentMovitz Payments - Startup
Delivered a complete AWS-based infrastructure solution for a fintech start-up. Engagements focused on scalable cloud architecture and automation, executed over multiple short and continous assignments.
Senior Platform Engineer
2024.03 - 2025.09OnTheSide - Startup
Cloud Infrastructure and CI/CD Architect for a global sports-tech start-up, responsible for designing the AWS Kubernetes platform, implementing ArgoCD-based deployment pipelines, and monitoring with Grafana/Prometheus.
Head of Platform
2022 - 2024Joint Academy
Led a backend engineering team of up to 8 developers. Oversaw the complete backend rewrite from Ruby on Rails to Go, implemented a new authentication service, and continued to act as infrastructure lead.
Senior Linux Administrator
2024.01 - 2024.03Helsingborgs Kommun
Short-term assignment to define Linux standards and security guidelines within the municipality’s IT environment (Security Class III).
Senior DevOps Team Lead
2021 - 2022Joint Academy
Led a team of 3 DevOps engineers and architected the migration from a PaaS (Aptible) solution to a self-managed AWS EKS platform. Built deployment automation and tooling enabling developers to create production-like environments on-demand, with focus on security and reliability.
Senior Software Developer
2016 - 2021Min Doktor AB
Developed core services for the company’s primary care platform, integrating third-party systems and enhancing backend functionality. Part of the DevOps team that migrated the service from VM-based GCE hosting to a full Kubernetes deployment on GKE. Led a major initiative to migrate from direct PostgreSQL storage to an event-driven architecture using gRPC and NATS Streaming. Designed and implemented multiple event pipelines over a 2-year project, enabling future microservices adoption and unforeseen applications. Defined guidelines and best practices for event creation, and used events to backfill a graph database with patient data.
Cloud Solutions Lead
2018 - 2021Min Doktor AB / Docly AB
Responsible for cloud infrastructure during the company’s split into separate tech and medical entities. Led implementation of microservices architecture, event-driven messaging (NATS Streaming), and early evaluations of technologies such as GraphQL and Neo4j.
Senior Software Engineer
2013 - 2016Procera Networks AB
Software Engineer in the professional services team. Small, quick team that develops solutions for customers with need for specific solutions with Proceras main products. The job consists of one-day projects to four-month projects with very varied requirements.
Staff Engineer
2010 - 2013Sony Mobile Communications AB
Hardware-near development and Linux device drivers for LMUs, Displays, and Camera modules in early-stage mobile device bring-up. Kernel/user-space debugging, and cross-functional collaboration in Git/Linux environments on platforms like Qualcomm.
Consultant
2008 - 2010Sony Mobile Communications AB (Consultant via Cybercom AB)
Hardware-near development and Linux device drivers for mobile device platforms.
Software Engineer
2006 - 2008Consafe Logistics AB
Development of real time Warehouse Management System. Part of the IKEA team that develops the module that is used by IKEA in their Distribution Centres and Customer Distribution Centres around the world.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Informatics and Computer Science
Lund University
2002 - 2006LANGUAGES
AS A PERSON
Alexander lives in Höör/Malmö, Skåne with his wife and three kids. He connects easily with other people, build long-term relationships and thrive in a dynamic and open environment. He wants to work on improving every given situation and deliver lasting results and enjoys learning new things and strive to constantly get better at what he does. He is also a certified Beer Judge and have competed (and won) beer championships.